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Vera Gibbons,

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  1. Uncle Sam

    Smart Ways to Spend Your Tax Refund

    Three out of four taxpayers are expected to get a refund this year, and the average refund is about $3,000.  Is this money coming your way? …More

    Finance By May. 25 45 Responses
  2. foreclosure help

    Tips to Help Prevent Foreclosure

    In early 2011, you may remember there was a lull in foreclosure activity – a lull that was prompted by nationwide scrutiny into lenders’ home-seizure practices. …More

    Tips & Advice By May. 7 110 Responses
  3. negotiating rent

    How to Negotiate Your Rent

    As many potential buyers continue to shelve their purchase plans and opt to rent instead, vacancies are low, and rents, which take a big bite out …More

    By Apr. 19 54 Responses
  4. foolish

    Foolish Money Mistakes to Avoid

    With April Fool’s Day rapidly approaching, what better time to discuss foolish money mistakes? We make lots of them, from budgeting errors to tax mistakes to …More

    Finance By Mar. 28 131 Responses
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    3 Things to Know About Appraisals

    If you haven’t had your home appraised in a while, here are three important things you need to know because the process has changed — dramatically. …More

    Finance By Mar. 26 75 Responses
  6. Boost your appraisal

    How to Help Boost Your Appraisal

    According to the National Association of Realtors, a whopping 33% of all contracts were cancelled in January, 2012.  This is up from just 9% in January …More

    Finance By Mar. 15 287 Responses
  7. couple

    Financial Questions to Ask Before You Get Married

    Save yourself some arguments later by talk about your money now with a few of the questions you need to ask your soon-to-be spouse.

    Tips & Advice By Feb. 14 77 Responses
  8. Cash in pocket

    Put More Cash in Your Pocket

    Jobs are hard to come by. Incomes are flat. Home values continue to take a hit. And tax season is just around the corner. No wonder …More

    Tips & Advice By Feb. 6 20 Responses
  9. financial resolutions

    Financial Resolutions for 2012

    According to a survey from TD Ameritrade, 73% of Americans will make at least one New Year’s resolution that is money-related. Here are some of the …More

    Finance By Jan. 9 15 Responses
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    Home Sweet Homeowner Tax Breaks

    Here are some simple things to consider if you’re looking to minimize your tax liability for 2011.

    Finance By Dec. 30 32 Responses